The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open the new Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel, in late 2013, which will be the first urban resort as well as the brand’s first property in the country.

Located on the Herzliya Marina overlooking the Mediterranean sea, the 12-storey hotel is designed by Rani Ziss Architects Ltd. with interior including the lobby and the restaurants by design firm Studio Gaia.

The 197-room hotel with 82 suites includes studios, one- and two-bedroom suites, and penthouse suites. All the rooms include golden sand and deep blue Mediterranean sea-inspired colour palette.

The hotel offers various beach front amenities such as a roof-top swimming pool, spa and fitness centre, Herbet Samuel restaurant, and a rooftop bar. The Ritz-Carlton’s own spa and fitness centre will offer Mediterranean views and outdoor relaxation terraces.